​Owner of "No Excuses Training" and "Rock Steady Boxing" Affiliate. In the year of 2001 I became very ill with a medical condition and by choice I would rather not name the disease because I want to be known for the person I am and not the disease. Since 2001 I have been fighting for my health with frequent hospitalizations. There have been many days when exercise is the last thing I wanted to do. I was in a lot of pain and getting treatments at the hospital periodically. During this time of frustration I continued with my passion of exercise and ultrarunning. I have good and bad days, on the bad days I knew I had to keep moving out of fear of inability to move again. I am sharing my story to inspire others that may be fighting their own battle and looking for encouragement. It doesn't have to be a medical battle, many of us have struggles and always look to find hope or just getting through each day knowing tomorrow just may be a little better. There are two quotes that I always remember as I struggle with my personal battle.

" Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always".

"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have".